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Nevada Alimony Laws and Spousal Support

Either party may be awarded Nevada alimony or spousal support based upon the following factors:

• the respective merits of the spouses;

• the condition in which they will be left by the divorce;

• who acquired the property to be used for alimony;

• burdens imposed upon the property for the benefit of any children;

• a spouse's need for alimony for the purpose of obtaining training or education relating to a job, profession, or career;

• whether the spouse who would pay the alimony has obtained greater job skills or education during the marriage; and

• whether the spouse who would receive alimony provided financial support while the other spouse obtained job skills or education.

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